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#5794 of 8,552 schools in TX
Arlington Park Early Childhood Center
School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
5606 WAYSIDE DR BOX 16, Dallas, TX 75235
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 366 schools in Dallas.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arlington Park Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,817
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$1,631/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
22.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callier Center Pre-school Deaf (0-5)Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 0.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Biomedical Preparatory at Ut SouthwesternEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Willow Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #191 of 235
- District spending per student
- $14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington Park Early Childhood Center is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Park Early Childhood Center
Arlington Park Early Childhood Center is a public school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,794 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Park Early Childhood Center
What grades does Arlington Park Early Childhood Center serve?
Arlington Park Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Arlington Park Early Childhood Center?
Arlington Park Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Park Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Park Early Childhood Center is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Park Early Childhood Center rank in TX?
Arlington Park Early Childhood Center ranks #5,794 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Arlington Park Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Park Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Arlington Park Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Arlington Park Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Park Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Arlington Park Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Park Early Childhood Center?
86.6% of students at Arlington Park Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 925-3700
- Area population (ZIP 75235)
- 19,067
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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